RARE EXPERIENCE OF BEING AT OLYMPIAD
A photo like this is an inspiration to aspiring chess players who are dreaming of playing in an Olympiad. The Philippine team here blanked South Korea 4-0 in the first round. If given a chance, grab the opportunity! No hesitation! It might not come again the second time. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
DEADLINE FOR MANIK
THE organizers of 2012 World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey has given all participating countries to submit to them the final composition of each country’s team members and their position.
In an email to Palau Chess Team Captain Jamie Kenmure, the accommodation organizer stated:
“Dear Chess Friends, We would like to kindly inform you for the undefined flight details of some countries which should send us the details via online system or by mail to the organizers till 10th August otherwise we will cancel your applications.
P. S. Also about the photos (with specific size) please send them as soon as possible (till 10thAugust) for not to trouble as your accreditation cards will be prepared before your arrival.
Kind regards, IO Melih SAGIT Accommodation Office 40th Chess Olympiad Istanbul 2012
Jamie emailed Roberto Hernandez about this that states:
“Hi Roberto, As the email I sent you that I received, I am a little annoyed about this threat from the organizers and I know that the Bermuda Chess Federation is as well.
I will need to know about Manik’s situation no later by 8th of August as I have to inform the organizers by the 10th of August otherwise they will cancel our booking for hotels and this threat has been made to Olympiad Teams participating.
That’s why Bermuda Chess Federations are annoyed as the team hasn’t even booked their flights yet.
Yours, Jamie Kenmure.
Menandro Manuel had visited the Istanbul website and found out that the Palau Chess team is booked at the Adela Hotel which is 3 kilometers away from the Olympiad venue.
Hernandez was able to contact Mohammad Manik Hossain about his current situation. He said Uchel Tmetchul and his family has come back to Palau from Hawaii but he didn’t get his permission yet because he’s gone again to Guam this time.
Hernandez firmly said to him that if he can’t confirm by the 8th of August, then he has to forget all about participating in 2012 World Chess Olympiad and any other future chess events. This is his last chance to get committed fully and without hesitation. Not everybody is given this once-in-a-lifetime chance to represent a country in an Olympiad of Chess.
Hernandez finally convinced Manik to get committed. His first priority is to get the approval of Uchel—nothing else! From there, Hernandez will work really hard for his papers/documents in obtaining Turkish visa.
He also advised Manik not to worry about extra trips to other European countries after the Olympiad. His ultimate goal at this time is to be in Istanbul and everything will flow smoothly from there.
IT’S YOUR MOVE, MANIK! YOUR TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
If Manik will not make it, Jamie will have Elizabeth Manuel listed as player and Head of Delegation. With some consequences regarding with Elizabeth as a player, Menandro Manuel and Bernard Garcia commented about the worries of Jamie that Elizabeth might not be allowed to play because she is not a resident of Palau.
But she has been to Palau 3 times already and her passport will prove this. Unlike in the case of Mr. Jan Berglund in Russia, where he could not produce a Palau stamp that he’s been to Palau at least once, to be allowed to play with Roberto and Tito Cabunagan for Palau team in 2010 World Chess Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.
Source: Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
Pages 13 & 15
Volume 21
Issue 53
August 06, 2012
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